10 terrific weekend shop ops

If you’re on the hunt for the unique and locally made, vintage finds or simply a few enticing deals in the days ahead, there’s no shortage of destinations worthy of your weekend retail reconnaissance missions. Below, we bring you the skinny on 10.

MobShop: This roving pop-up shop known for well-priced vintage pieces that mix well with contemporary wardrobes returns to the Bay Area this weekend. Staged in a Berkeley flower nursery complete with garden paths and large white tents, the two-day event offers men’s apparel for the first time, as well as original works by Berkeley illustrator Shannon May.

SFMade Pop-Up Shop: A slew of events and festivities surround the first SFMade Week (see this recent Style story for more), but the Saturday pop-up shop is sure to be a high point for fans of locally made goods. Apparel and accessories from names such as Rickshaw Bagworks and Mulholland will be on offer during the event alongside food and items for the home.

Kirribilla Pop-Up Shop at Cake Plate: Through June 6, this local maker of pretty party dresses is in-store at this Napa boutique. Pop in to view the label’s latest styles, which include ruffle-shouldered frocks in cheery hues.

Bazaar Bizarre: Part of the massive Maker Faire taking place in San Mateo this weekend, this bazaar devoted to the handcrafted is a veritable extravaganza of artisan apparel, accessories and items for the home. Ninety-plus vendors will assemble for the event. Expect everything from, designer toys to summer scarves, screenprint tees to vintage-inspired jewelry.

A Faire to Remember: This monthly fair returns to North Beach’s famed Jack Kerouac Alley on Sunday for a scenic display of vendors touting vintage clothing and accessories, greeting cards and artisan food products.

Literature and jewelry at Palo Alto’s In Her Shoes: Award-winning author Laura Fraser and jewelry designer Cheryl Finnegan of Virgins, Saints & Angels team up on Friday for a trunk show and reading from Fraser’s latest work, “All Over the Map.” Fraser reads at 4:30 p.m., and Finnegan will be in the shop from noon until 7 p.m. Making it a feel-good excuse to shop, the shoe boutique donates all of its profits to the Global Fund for Women, a nonprofit working to improve women’s health, education and rights around the world.

Lesley Evers Trunk Show at Bella Vita: Also on Friday, a Berkeley boutique entices with the latest from Bay Area designer Lesley Evers, whose line of sunny dresses, tunics and tops feature colorful prints and retro-inspired silhouettes.

Shotwell: In preparation for its upcoming arrival in the Mission, the Union Square store is upping the ante on its ongoing moving sale (up to 80 percent off apparel and accessories) by marking down all home furnishings and plants by 50 percent through Monday.

Susan’s of Burlingame: If shoes by designer labels pique your interest, the shop’s current sale runs through Saturday.

True Clothing: Another place to score footwear deals this weekend requires a visit to the Haight. A spring clearance sale at this shop means up to 75 percent off kicks by Nike, Air Jordan and Hundreds through the end of the weekend.